The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has recently uncovered significant cases of GST fraud involving fake invoices and fraudulent Input Tax Credit (ITC) claims across India.
In a major operation, the DGGI's Meerut Zonal Unit exposed two fake billing rackets involving 246 shell entities. These entities issued invoices with a taxable turnover of ₹3,242 crore, leading to fraudulent ITC claims of ₹557 crore. Three key operatives were arrested in connection with this scheme.
In another case, the DGGI arrested two individuals from Ludhiana for wrongfully availing ineligible ITC of ₹56.52 crore through bogus billings amounting to ₹314 crore without any actual receipt of goods. The suspects, a father-son duo, were also involved in the clandestine clearance of goods without invoices, causing further losses to government revenue.
Additionally, the DGGI's Pune unit arrested an individual in Hyderabad who masterminded a scheme involving approximately 2,600 fake invoices and fraudulent ITC claims totaling ₹561.58 crore. The operation involved 58 fictitious entities and resulted in substantial losses to the exchequer.
These actions are part of the DGGI's ongoing efforts to combat tax evasion and protect government r
evenue.
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